Genre Punk rock | Years active 2006 - Present | |
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Origin Los Angeles, California, United States Associated acts The SkullsU.S. BombsThe Brown SoundMartini RanchThe Panty Shields(U.S. Bands) Members Billy BonesBad Otis LinkEasy Lou JonesDustin SnodgrassAlex Gomez Albums The Complexity of Stupidity, Therapy for the Shy, The Captain's Collection 2 CD's People also search for Marc Moreland, Bruce Moreland, Chas T. Gray, James Harding, Sten Gun, Sean Antillon, Kevin Preston | ||
The BillyBones is an American punk rock band. Based in Los Angeles, California, the band features Steven William "Billy Bones" Fortuna, formerly of The Skulls (U.S. Band), drummer Alex Gomez, formerly of U.S. Bombs, tenor saxophone Bad Otis Link (visual artist), Bass Easy Lou Jones, Rhythm Guitar Dustin "Damone" Snodgrass
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History
Billy Bones, lead singer the 1977 L.A. punk band The Skulls, as well as the band Forbidden Colors between 1979 and 1980, formed The BillyBones in 2006. The BillyBones released their debut 7" single We're Selfish on Dr. Strange Records in late 2007. Produced by Kevin Preston of the band Prima Donna, the record features two original songs and one cover. The A-side contains the title track and the song "All Excess". A cover of the song "Editions of You", originally performed by Roxy Music, takes up the B-side. In addition, saxophonist Aaron Minton of Prima Donna makes a guest appearance on "Editions of You".
The record has been described as "upbeat" and "catchy" with "a real full sound, without sounding at all over-produced." "Definitely top ten material."
The BillyBones released their first full-length album, The Complexity of Stupidity, in 2013 on Dr. Strange Records. Produced by Steve Fishman, the release features saxophone performances by visual artist Bad Otis Link.
Discography
Singles
• We're Selfish (7" EP) - Dr. Strange Records - (2007)
Albums
• The Complexity of Stupidity (LP and CD) - Dr. Strange Records - (2013)
Songs
Erotic NeuroticTherapy for the Shy · 2002
Can Punk Rock Pay the Bills?The Golden Age of Piracy · 2003
Shot Down in Flames2003